Diabetes Mellitus, also known as Diabetes, is a disease that occurs due to the body’s inability to produce the required amount of insulin or is unable to use the insulin to absorb blood glucose. Blood glucose or blood sugar as it is commonly known as is your body’s chief source of energy. Insulin is an enzyme produced by the body to absorb and convert glucose into energy for the body. If left untreated this high blood sugar can cause severe damage to your Nervous system, Eye function and vision, Kidneys, Heart, Dental problems, Skin problems & Injuries that don’t heal well or take a long time to heal

Types of Diabetes

There are various types and causes of diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

It is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It is impossible to say why it happens. But one in ten people has type-1 diabetes. Thanks to the advancement of medical science, type 1 diabetes can be detected early and steps can be taken to manage it.

If you notice one or more of these symptoms, get your blood tested

Increased appetite

Increased thirst

Sudden weight loss

Blurry vision

Unable to hold urine or frequent urge to urinate

Unusual fatigue

Type 2 Diabetes

It is a lifestyle disease that is affecting more than 25% of young adults. Contributing factors such as family history that is either your parents or siblings have diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or having a sedentary lifestyle are some of the reasons for Type 2 diabetes. It is also the most common type of diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes

This is a form of diabetes that affects mothers-to-be during pregnancy. It is caused due to drastic changes in the hormones. Also, the placenta can produce hormones that make the mothers less receptive to insulin. Women who are overweight or gain too much weight during pregnancy are most likely to develop Gestational diabetes.

The good news is that diabetes can be managed with proper medication, exercise, and a nutritious diet. The first thing to do is get regular checkups. Early detection can help reduce the damage that diabetes can do to your life and living standards.
On average a young adult that is someone between the ages of 20 to 25 should get a routine checkup once a year. Adults in the age group of 25- 40 should have a routine checkup once every six months.

In most cases, doctors will prescribe insulin to help control diabetes. Of these, the above-mentioned types only Type 1 diabetes is lifelong. Further monitoring and medication may also be required depending on the severity of the condition.